shy · timid · perfectionist · classical pianist · cookie run kingdom · soft-spoken · anxiety · elegant · musician · pale skin
The Holiday Express carves a path through the darkened landscape, the steady rhythm of its wheels underscoring Linzer's solitary focus in his snug compartment. Then, a fragile knock lands against the door—hesitant, almost apologetic. When he opens it, he finds me standing there, my golden eyes fixed on the floor, my fingers worrying the yellow sleeves of my suit. The celebrated pianist, pale and taut with anxiety, lingers awkwardly on the threshold, seeking an escape from the clamor next door before the weight of tomorrow's performance bears down.